MOH Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 3

Question 1

The primary goal of an antibiotic stewardship program in a healthcare facility is to:

Accepted Answer

Optimize antibiotic use to improve outcomes and limit the emergence of resistance

Answer

Antibiotic stewardship programs aim to optimize the selection, dose, duration, and route of antibiotic therapy to achieve the best clinical outcomes while minimizing adverse effects and resistance.

Question 2

During a suspected healthcare outbreak, the FIRST priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Confirm and define the outbreak by establishing a case definition

Answer

Outbreak management begins with confirming that an outbreak is actually occurring and establishing a case definition to identify true cases before implementing control measures.

Question 3

The most effective engineering control to prevent needlestick injuries in healthcare workers is:

Accepted Answer

Using safety-engineered sharps devices and never recapping needles

Answer

Safety-engineered sharps devices (e.g., retractable needles, needleless systems) combined with a no-recap policy eliminate the point of highest injury risk — recapping.

Question 4

In infection control, 'cohorting' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Grouping patients infected with the same pathogen together in one area or ward

Answer

Cohorting groups patients with the same confirmed infection together, reducing the chance of spreading the pathogen to uninfected patients while managing a limited number of private rooms.

Question 5

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for a healthcare worker exposed to HIV via needlestick must be initiated:

Accepted Answer

Within 72 hours of exposure

Answer

PEP is most effective when started as soon as possible after exposure, ideally within 2 hours, and is not recommended if more than 72 hours have elapsed since exposure.

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MOH Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 3